﻿Many people find it fun to interact with the different monkeys of Costa Rica that can be found at Manuel Antonio National Park. The monkeys are very used to tourists on their beaches and can seem quite friendly. However beware! The monkeys are also very sneaky. Because they are an incredibly intelligent species, the monkeys are able to open backpacks, bags, purses and take food and other belongings very quickly. So guard your things while on the beach.

Not only is Manuel Antonio National Park rich in bio-diversity and overall natural beauty it is host to 4 beaches; Playa Manuel Antonio, Playita, Espadilla Sur and Escondito.

Aside from the beaches, Manuel Antonio National Park is home to 100’s of species of wildlife. While hiking the Manuel Antonio park’s nature trails, you may see 2 different types of sloths, the 2 toed and 3 toed sloth, butterflies, spiders, frogs, geckos, iguanas, agoutis, bats, tree frogs, snakes, white tail deer as well as 4 different species of monkeys including the Howler Monkey, Squirrel Monkey, White-faced Capuchin Monkey and the Spider Monkey. Additionally there are over 108 species of birds inside the park; Toucans, Kites, Hawks, Warblers, Antbirds, Wrens, Herons and more!

​Manuel Antonio National Park is open 6 days a week in Low Season (July-November) from 7am-4pm and 7 days a week during High Season (December-June). Only 600-800 visitors a day are allowed inside the park so as not to disturb jungle life and the animal’s natural habitat.

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